INGEO2017, the 7th International Conference on Engineering Surveying, a FIG event, brings together two communities - engineering surveyors and civil engineers – gathered by a common interest: monitoring and safety evaluation of civil engineering structures.

As America moves forward we must bring our infrastructure with us. Whether new construction, renovation, or remodel 99% of projects require models and drawings. The original erectors of America used tape measures and builder’s levels; now the most advanced contractors, engineers, and surveyors utilize laser scanning. Collecting 1 million measurements per second allows the creation of as-built models and drawings with unprecedented levels of detail and speed. Learn how to extract value from a point cloud, and more importantly, learn how point clouds will save money and make jobs easier with the proper 3D laser scanning hardware and software offerings.

3D laser scanning is viewed by many in the AEC industry as having a very specific application that primarily involves MEP documentation and construction verification. However, 3D laser scanning has many other applications that involve the architecture and design industry that often gets overlooked or discarded as irrelevant. Accurate as-builts are becoming more important for architects in the design process ranging from general remodeling to adaptive reuse to coordination with consultants. Interior designers have found a use for 3D laser scanning in not only documenting the space for furniture layouts and spacial studies, but also for quick photorealistic renderings and lighting studies if a 3D model is developed. Even property management companies have started embracing scanning as a quick and accurate method of generating BOMA calculations.

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We began by creating a survey as a cooperative effort between several high level geospatial leaders, POB staff, and Clear Seas Research market research experts. The survey was sent out to more than 25,000 geospatial professionals who subscribe to POB and/or are members of MAPPS.